panging

verb

present participle of pang
as in pricking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for panging
  1. smarting
  2. stabbing
  3. stinging
  4. hurting
  5. wringing
  6. crushing
  7. overpowering
  8. overwhelming
Verb
  • Michelle, who is smarting from Jesse and Lacy’s visible affection, decides to go full Coyote Ugly on the bar.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 July 2026
  • But, the West Germans looked like dogs chasing cars as the swift Algerians, smarting from the Germans’ strutting arrogance, flowed to a 2-1 upset at Gijón that brought appreciation for Algeria’s audacity and artistry.
    — David j. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Definition of smarting
Verb
  • Attorneys for Karmelo Anthony filed an appeal and requested a new trial for the 19-year-old convicted of fatally stabbing another student.
    — Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 8 July 2026
  • But Morian Walker, who is pursuing his own lawsuit over his grandson’s stabbing death, said more must be done to keep children safe.
    — Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of stabbing
Verb
  • In the Mark Dolan Show interview and in a stinging essay for the Daily Mail, Griffiths accused the king’s son of making false allegations against her.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • Significant stinging insect infestations like wasps and carpenter bees may also require a specialized plan that isn’t included in your general pest control service.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of stinging
Verb
  • There was some solid back-and-forth in the first frame, but Costa seized the momentum late in the frame, hurting Durden just before the horn.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The idea of hurting your kids is like just the worst nightmare possible.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of hurting
Verb
  • But while Erling Haaland and his band of striking Vikings have taken the 2026 World Cup by storm, Norwegian sports officials have been wringing their hands about the future of the nation’s sports model.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026
  • The United States holds both at once, working the longer year and wringing more from every hour of it.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of wringing
Verb
  • Atmospheres of sub-Neptunes are deep and dense, meaning crushing pressures close to the boundary between the atmosphere and the solid body of the world can turn minerals into vapor that forms clouds.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 July 2026
  • The outer aluminum shell gives way to an energy-crushing aluminum honeycomb.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of crushing
Verb
  • Plus, its subtle scent is refreshing rather than overpowering.
    — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 9 July 2026
  • Eaten right out of the bag, the vinegar hit in this extra-sour bread is overpowering, but the flavor is tamed when it’s toasted.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of overpowering
Verb
  • Nieuw Bergen presents an innovative and attractive approach to inner-city housing, demonstrating how housing developments can be introduced without overwhelming the character of an existing neighborhood.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • The best caftans feel lightweight and roomy without overwhelming your frame.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of overwhelming
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“Panging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panging. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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